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WCA's Week of Giving is Here!

OUR GOAL: Daily Gratitude from the clothes we wear to the activities and mission projects we participate in during school. In the spirit of gratitude at home, we hope you prayerfully consider donating to the Hawk Fund. Use the link button below to help us get our giving week started! Every gift counts as we hope to achieve 100% participation before our big Family Thanksgiving Picnic celebration on Friday!

CLICK HERE to donate to the HAWK FUND!

Why Give to The Hawk Fund

The Hawk Fund (Annual Fund) is our yearly appeal for contributions that support WCA's rich and diverse learning environment. As in most independent schools, tuition alone does not cover all costs associated with running the school. 92% of WCA's budget, which is covered by tuition, goes to teacher salaries. Donations to the Hawk Fund bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the cost of running the school and make it possible to achieve greatness.

Week of Giving Schedule

Monday, November 14

Spirit Wear: Dress Like a Parent/Grandparent
Gratitude Activity: Thankful Tree Project. Students will help create a WCA "thankful tree" during school.

Tuesday, November 15

Spirit Wear: Crazy Hat/Hair
Gratitude Activity: Please bring canned goods to donate to the Union County Shelter. Cans will be collected at morning carpool.
School Store (8am - 8:15am)
Girls Basketball – Away at Carolina Christian at 4:30pm
Running Club at 3pm

Wednesday, November 16

Spirit Wear: Pajama Day
Gratitude Activity: Operation Sandwich. Click here to sign up and for instructions on making sandwiches. Sandwiches will be collected in morning carpool.

Thursday, November 17

Spirit Wear: Sports Day
Gratitude Activity: Please return your Operation Christmas Child boxes.
Boys Basketball Game – Home vs. Hope Academy at 4:00pm

Friday, November 18:

Spirit Wear: WCA Spirit Day
Gratitude Activity: Let's celebrate a great week with a family picnic!
Thanksgiving Picnic 11:30 am to 1 pm (WCA Spirit Day)
11:30 am - Performance by JK & K
12 pm Bagged lunch from Chef Bob (please pack a family lunch if you did not pre-purchase lunch). Bring chairs or a blanket for your family picnic.
1pm - Early Dismissal with your family after the picnic or carpool.
No After School

N.U.T.S Day & CFA Spirit Night!

Monday, November 28

Mark your calendars! The Monday we return from Thanksgiving break is a N.U.T.S. Day and a WCA Spirit Night!

No Uniforms to School Day. Students may wear their own casual attire; uniforms are not required. Please bring $1 donation for Home of the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Kenya and $1 if your student would like to buy ice cream at lunch.

CFA Waverly Spirit Night 3pm to 8pm. 15% of all mobile sales will go back to our school!

2023-24 Enrollment OPENS

Dec 1 - Re-enrollment for current students opens

Jan 9 - Enrollment for Siblings of current students, WUMC &WCP families

Jan 16 - Enrollment opens to the public

PTF First Friday Fellowship

Friday, December 2

All parents are invited to the PTF's First Friday Fellowship. The December gathering will include Christmas music, refreshments, and a devotion. Parents will also help cut out snowflakes and stars to use as decorations for the Christmas STEAM event.

Winter STEAM Day

Thursday, December 8

Mark Your Calendars for our next STEAM DAY! WCA will celebrate the J.O.Y. (Jesus. Others. You) of Christmas during school on December 8th!

Help us prepare for this special day! The PTF is looking for white twinkle lights for STEAM Day decorating. Email cdefinishenricks@gmail.com if you have lights the PTF may borrow OR CLICK HERE to purchase lights for the school.

Coffee & Carols

Friday, December 16

Parents and grandparents, stop by the gym for a morning cup of coffee and listen to some beautiful Christmas carols performed by WCA students. Students will stay with their class during this event since many grades will have parties and activities that afternoon (please see your teacher's newsletter for class information).

WCA Basketball 2022-2023

Schedule for boys and girls

Come cheer on the Hawks!

Tuesday - 11/15 – Away at Carolina Christian (girls) - 4:30

Thursday - 11/17 – Home vs. Hope Academy (boys) - 4:00

Tuesday - 11/29 – Home vs. Fletcher - boys 4:00

Thursday - 12/1 – Home vs. Prov. Classical 4:00 - boys

Monday - 12/5 - Home vs. Carolina Christian - girls 4:00

Tuesday, 12/6 - Away at United Faith - boys - 4 pm

Thursday - 12/8 – Away at John Crosland - 4:00 boys

Thursday - 12/8 - Away at Fletcher - girls 4:00

Thursday - 12/15 – Home vs. Liberty Prep - 4:00 - (boys)

Friday, Jan. 6 – Away at Prov. Classical - (boys and girls)

Thursday – 1/12 – Home vs. Back Creek - (boys)

Thursday, 1/12 - Away at Socrates - girls only (4:15)

Tuesday - 1/17 Away vs. Socrates – (girls - 4:15, and boys 5:30)

Friday – 1/20 – Away vs. Lee Park – (boys and girls)- 4:00

Monday – 1/30 – Home vs. Lee Park (boys)

End of season tournament - TBD

Boys coaches - Tony Reason and Bentley Reason

Girls coaches - Kevin Kiser and Valerie (McAndrew) Crouch

Invite a Friend to join our WCA Family

If you know someone interested in learning more about Weddington Christian Academy and enrolling, please invite them sign up for one of our upcoming Open House/Tour Dates by sharing the link below.

Open House Sign-up

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_hUSho3E09guTlU_kQ-GTz4zPz1Q5GBY4hWD7U12_lpfemw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 am - This Open House is Full

Wednesday, November 30 at 9:00 am

We'd love to show your friends and family what makes WCA exceptional! If you have questions, please email wca@wcahawks.org or call 704-846-1039.

Part-Time Job Opportunity

Do you know someone looking for a part-time, flexible job opportunity? Weddington Christian Academy is looking for fun-loving caregivers to staff the After-school Program. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm; however, you get to choose your work days!

For more information, please contact TiLisa Durham at tdurham@wcahawks.org

Run for Good

Last Sunday, WCA students and parents gathered for a "Run for Good" to raise money for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Thank you, Hawks, for helping others and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus. #wcahawks #lovefirst

Hunter Farm Field Trip

WCA loves visiting the farm! Last Tuesday, several classes had fun learning more about farm life and meeting the animals.

Veterans Day Celebration

In honor of our Veterans, Wednesday was Red, White, and Blue day at WCA! Two special guest veterans led the elementary and middle school in Chapel. We enjoyed learning from Lieutenant Mark Mauriello and Rear Admiral Casey Williams Coane - both WCA Grandparents! Students also made cards and brought in donations for the veterans at the VA hospital in Salisbury. In preparation for this special day, our Hawks interviewed a special veteran in their life and contributed to the WCA Wall of Honor Display. Each class visited the display to share their gratitude for all Veterans. #wcahawks #lovefirst

Go Hawks!

Mark Your Calendar

and stay tuned for more info!

Nov 14 - 18 | Week of Giving

Monday - Thankful Tree Project (Dress Like a Parent/Grandparent)
Tuesday – Union County Shelter Donations (Crazy Hat/Hair)
Wednesday – Operation Sandwich (Pajama Day)
Thursday - Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due (Sports Day)
Friday, November 18 – Thanksgiving Picnic (WCA Spirit Day)

Nov 15 | School Store (8am - 8:15am)

Girls Basketball – Away at Carolina Christian at 4:30pm

Running Club

Nov 17 | Boys Basketball Game – Home vs. Hope Academy at 4:00pm

Nov 18 | Thanksgiving Picnic 11:30am to 1pm

11:30am - Performance by JK & K
12pm Bagged lunch (pre-order)
1pm - Early dismissal with your family or carpool
No After School

Nov 21 - 25 | Thanksgiving Break - NO School

Nov 28 | N.U.T.S. Day (Bring $1 for Kenya & $1 for ice cream)

CFA Waverly Spirit Night 3pm to 8pm. 15% of all mobile sales will go back to our school!

Nov 29 | School Store (8am - 8:15am) & Boys Basketball Game – Home vs. Fletcher at 4:00pm

Running Club at 3pm

Dec 1 | Re-enrollment for current students opens

Boys Basketball Game - Home vs. Prov. Classical at 4pm

Dec 2 | PTF First Friday Fellowship

Dec 5 | Girls Basketball Game - Home vs. Carolina Christian at 4pm

Dec 6 | PTF Meeting (after carpool),

School Store (8am - 8:15am)

B oys Basketball Game - Away at United Faith at 4pm

Running Club at 3pm

Dec 8 | Winter STEAM Day,

Boys Basketball Game - Away at John Crosland at 4pm

Girls Basketball Game - Away at Fletcher at 4pm

Dec 13 | School Store (8am - 8:15am)

Dec 15 | Boys Basketball Game – Home vs. Liberty Prep at 4:00 (Team Mission Project: Toys for Tots Donation Collection at the game)

Dec 1 | Coffee and Carols at 8:45 am in the gym

Dec 16 | End of 2nd Quarter

Dec 19 - 30 | Christmas Break

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Ways to Support WCA

Join our Scholastic Book Club.

When shopping online

https://clubs.scholastic.com/home, connect to Weddington Christian Academy and Use code YCKR6 when placing your order. Every purchase helps us earn points toward free books and resources. Thanks.

Hawk Fund - Every student benefits from the Hawk Annual Fund. This year, we are asking each family to support The Hawk Fund with a goal of 100% participation in order to ensure our vibrant community will continue STRONGER than ever. Click here to make a donation.

Sports Program - All contributions will be geared towards the continued cultivation of a fun and supportive athletic environment. Examples may include: Equipment Renting, Venues, Transportation, and Athlete Recognition. Click here to make a donation.

Harris Teeter Together in Education Program: Please link our school number #2903 to your Vic Card. When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to our school.

Box Tops For Education: You no longer have to clip box tops and send them to school! It's all online. Click here for the instructions!

Publix Partners Program: After creating a Club Publix account, you can link our school and earn money for WCA just by shopping at Publix. Instructions are attached here.

Amazon Smile Program: Simply shop using smile.amazon.com (you can log into your existing Amazon account), choose our school and "Weddington Christian Academy-A ministry of WUMC". The school will receive 0.5% of your purchases.